"Alaskan Couple Redeveloping Former Larry Bird Homestead"
by Kathy Kalb, Staff Reporter
Springs Valley Herald, French Lick, Indiana
27.FEB.08
World renowned Boston Celtic and Indiana Pacers coach Larry Bird's home on Abbeydell Pike has been a must-see for fans for several years. Until now, all fans have been able to do is drive past, but that will soon change as the estate becomes the Legend of French Lick Resort under new owners Christopher Cooke and Georgianna Lincoln of Alaska.
from the Legend of French Lick Inn & Resort
2010 PPNC set to visit Indiana's Land of Legends
Past and present are on proud display at reinvigorated French Lick Resort, which is primed -- and pumped -- to play host its first PGA of America event since Walter Hagen's historic 1924 PGA Championship victory.
By Don Jozwiak, Senior Editor, PGA Magazine
The web edition of the Chicago Tribune recently featured French Lick and West Baden Springs as a Midwest destination, recommending the area for “romantics, history buffs, spa connoisseurs, golfers and casino-goers.”
The New York Times described the efforts of French Lick to reclaim its place as one of the Midwest's biggest resort destinations as "French Lick Returns to its Sin City Roots": CLICK HERE
For more information on the restoration of the area’s historic hotels see, "Restoring the Legend" by the PBS station in Bloomington: CLICK HERE
"A Spa Town Reborn in French Lick", Toronto Star, Aug 16, 2008
For general information about French Lick, including its history and geography, see French Lick, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia CLICK HERE
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"Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort Makes its Long-Awaited Debut"
The most anticipated golf course debut of 2009 is upon us, as the new Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort opens for play in May 2009.
Set in the Southern Indiana town of French Lick on a piece of property so bold that Dye initially labled it as unfit for golf course construction, the 18-hole championship course ushers in a new era at the history-rich resort whose heritage dates back to the 19th century.
Spectacular “Big Splash Adventure” Indoor Water Park now OPEN!
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Country Estate
7328 W. County Rd 100 N.
West Baden Springs, IN 47469